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Today Is Monday — Content Guide for Parents

By Eric CarlePenguin Young Readers Group1997-08-04ISBN 978069811563732 pages
Today Is Monday

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Learn the days of the week with bestselling author/illustrator Eric Carle through song!

String beans, spaghetti, ZOOOOP, roast beef, fresh fish, chicken and ice cream are the delicious fare during the week in this popular children's song. Until Sunday. Then, all the world's children are invited to come together and share in the meal. Celebrated artist Eric Carle brings new energy to these much-loved verses as lively animals parade across the page, munching on favorite dishes, and introducing young readers to the names of the days of the week. Both art and song invite children to join in the procession and sing along.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Today Is Monday appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is present in the book. The narrative is centered around learning the days of the week through food and song, which is appropriate for young children. No scary content is present in the book. The story is light-hearted and designed for young readers, with no elements that would cause fear or distress.

  • Does Today Is Monday have violence?

    No violence is present in the book. The narrative is centered around learning the days of the week through food and song, which is appropriate for young children.

  • Does Today Is Monday have scary content?

    No scary content is present in the book. The story is light-hearted and designed for young readers, with no elements that would cause fear or distress.

  • Does Today Is Monday have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book itself. While some sources mention the book in contexts related to Christian themes, there are no explicit religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies depicted in the narrative.

  • Does Today Is Monday have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes are present in the book. The narrative does not address race or racism as a central theme, focusing instead on food and the days of the week.

  • Does Today Is Monday have profanity?

    No profanity is present in the book. The language used is suitable for children and focuses on simple, engaging themes.

  • Does Today Is Monday have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative is focused on the days of the week and associated foods, without addressing environmental issues.

  • Does Today Is Monday have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The search results mention topics related to explicit content but do not pertain to the book's narrative.

  • Does Today Is Monday have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss, promote, or critique gender roles. It features a variety of animals and foods but does not engage with themes related to gender expectations.

  • Does Today Is Monday have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book 'Today Is Monday' by Eric Carle. The search results focus on general discussions about LGBTQ+ representation in literature but do not provide specific references to this book.

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